Electronics : jWin JL-CD811 CD Clock Radio

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Rating:

- CD Player broken
I ordered and received this unit and the CD player wouldn't even spin or read... the display just flashed 00 and then eventually Er. I would not recommend this player at all. I want to send it back but I cannot get anyone at the technical support line and even during normal business hours and can't return it here because it was a gift.

Rating:

- DONT BUY THIS!
Blue screen is so bright that every night I have to put a blanket over it so that I can sleep...it literally lights up the whole room...I suppose it may be nice for young kids or people who like a nightlight. I personally like it dark.

When you hit the snooze button the time on the clock "loses" a minute or so for each time you hit it. Every night I have to check the time on my cell phone in order to make sure the time is set accurately.

Rating:

- Backyard electronics
I bought this radio mostly for the large display, digital tuner and CD player. The large display is too bright with no decent dimming feature. The digital tuner is deceptive as it's a dial with an LCD display and a pain to zero in on some stations, because its really a legacy dial tuner. The antenna is weak! The CD player would NOT read many CD's that were new or in excellent condition.

Furthermore, I sent this back as instructed for a replacement and the person in New York never answers the phone or returns an email. The package was signed for by a person named "LEE" but I have yet to receive any communication or replacement 30 days later. UPDATE: I never got my radio back they kept it. This company resembles a one-man band heading for bankruptcy. Their products are built by an inferior manufacturer. I doubt the workers who assemble Jwin products make more than 25 cents per day.

Rating:

- Display could be better
The clock display does not match the photo above. The dark (background) area is actually lit up (a darker blue than the clock numerals) and it lights up the entire room at night. Audio quality is loud and clear, pretty good for the price.

Rating:

- Useless
Don't buy this alarm clock! This CD alarm clock was a huge disappointment for me.

Things I like about this clock:

1. Big snooze button
2. Styling is decent

Things I hate about this clock:

1. Illegible in the dark -- the portions of the display AROUND the numbers are so bright that there isn't enough contrast between the "background" and the numbers. As a result, the numbers are illegible at night.

2. Blindingly bright in the dark -- Even on the "dim" setting, the display will blind you if you try to view it in the dark.

3. The labels for the various alarm settings (on, off, auto, buzzer) are misaligned with the slider switch that controls them. When you adjust the switch to the "on" position, the alarm is actually off. When you adjust the switch to the "off" position, the alarm is actually on "auto", etc. A nightmare.

4. The alarm functions are ridiculously complicated to set. Want to wake up to the sound of your favorite CD? Be sure to keep handy the owner's manual to remind you of the seven-step procedure you need to follow to set the alarm to play a CD.

Not worth the money. Not worth any money, in fact. It's on its way to the Salvation Army.

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